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Location
Location
Location
Choose a location that is full sun for at least 6 hours of the day. You don't have to have a large backyard to start a garden. Plants love being planted in the ground, in raised beds, or in pots.
Soil
Location
Location
Invest in high quality soil and compost to mix in with your current soil. You do not need to replace all that your yard currently has but mixing in enriched soil and compost will boost the nutrient value of your current soil.
Mulch
Location
Mulch
Add mulch on top of the soil at the base of your plants. This will help with your plant’s water retention, will keep the soil cool and damp, and will lessen the amount of irrigation you need.
Water
Weeds and Pests
Mulch
Set a timer for your irrigation so that you get regular and measured amounts of water to your plants.
Prune
Weeds and Pests
Weeds and Pests
Prune your plants regularly. This will not only encourage them to grow more, but you can help shape your plants into a desirable size and shape as they grow.
Weeds and Pests
Weeds and Pests
Weeds and Pests
Remove weeds as soon as you see them. Weeds will fight young plants to steal the nutrients from the soil. When you encounter pests, there are plenty of homemade or organic remedies available. Check out Pinterest and YouTube for DIY recipes.